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Old 11-29-2020, 09:00 AM   #1
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The tank, which is plastic should not be an issue; but ALL of the fuel lines will be a problem as in an E85 vehicle these should be stainless steel, which they are not. E85 absorbs water way faster and to higher levels than normal gas, corrosion becomes a major consideration.
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The tank, which is plastic should not be an issue; but ALL of the fuel lines will be a problem as in an E85 vehicle these should be stainless steel, which they are not. E85 absorbs water way faster and to higher levels than normal gas, corrosion becomes a major consideration.
The fuel lines seem to be aluminum, are they not?
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